Overview of Family Medicine Organizations and Their Missions
Family medicine organizations such as AAFP, ABFM, ADFM, AFMRD, NAPCRG, and STFM work towards improving healthcare quality, promoting excellence in medical care, advancing family medicine education, and conducting primary care research. These organizations collaborate to enhance patient care, support
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The Role of Family Physicians in Emergency Medicine: A Historical Perspective
Family physicians have played a crucial role in the development of emergency medicine as a specialty, with many physicians transitioning and contributing to the field. Despite some controversy surrounding their role, organizations like AAFP have supported family physicians practicing emergency medic
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Origins and Growth of Geriatrics Specialty in the USA
Origins and development of the specialty of Geriatrics in the USA are traced from the pioneering work of Dr. Ignatz Leo Nascher to the establishment of the American Geriatric Society in 1942. Key milestones include the creation of Geriatric fellowships, the role of organizations like the AAFP in rec
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